Right to repair: Why the US military can't fix much of its own equipment (taskandpurpose.com)

• Vendor lock-in restricts battlefield repair capabilities
• Dependency on contractors increases operational risk
• Lack of open technical manuals hinders self-sufficiency

"US military readiness is being undermined by 'vendor lock-in' where proprietary software and restricted technical data prevent military personnel from performing field repairs. This creates critical vulnerabilities in supply chains and operational resilience."